- Matchup: New York Rangers vs Chicago Blackhawks
- Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
- Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: Chicago Sports Network
- Betting Odds: Rangers (-210) Blackhawks (+172)
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The United Center will host an exciting matchup as the Chicago Blackhawks (12-11-6) take on the New York Rangers (15-12-4) this Wednesday. Currently, the moneyline favors New York at -210, whereas Chicago is positioned at +172. The over/under for the total goals is set at 6.
The New York Rangers seek redemption after narrowly losing 3-2 to the Golden Knights in their last outing. With 11 penalty minutes in that game, the Rangers struggled offensively, managing just 2 goals on 23 shots and failing to capitalize on a single power play opportunity.
As far as statistics go, the New York Rangers have netted a total of 82 goals (ranking 23rd in the league) while allowing 81 goals against. The Rangers currently hold 34 points in the standings with a points percentage of .548. They have had 69 power play chances this season, converting 13 of those for an 18.84% success rate. When playing at even strength, New York has scored 69 goals but also surrendered 64. With 818 total shots taken, they have a shooting percentage of 10.0%. Defensively, they’ve faced 895 shots with a save percentage of .909. Opponents have capitalized on 17 of their 86 power play opportunities (15th in the NHL).
In goal for the Rangers will be Igor Shesterkin. Over his professional career, Shesterkin has participated in 298 games, boasting a solid record of 174-97-25 and has started in 293 of those games. He has faced 729 goals during his career, achieving an impressive goals-against average of 2.49. Shesterkin has seen 8,790 shots, making 8,061 saves for a save percentage of .917 across 14,582 minutes in net. He has also recorded 186 quality starts, with a quality start percentage of .635.
On the other side, the Chicago Blackhawks recently suffered a disappointing 7-1 defeat against the Ducks, managing to score only 1 goal from 20 shots on target. They achieved 1 goal from 2 power play attempts in that match.
Currently, the Chicago Blackhawks have recorded 66 even-strength goals and 20 power-play goals (11th in the league). With 738 shots taken (26th in the NHL), they boast a shooting percentage of 11.65% while allowing 899 shots against. This season, the Blackhawks have amassed 86 total goals and currently hold 30 points with a points percentage of .517. They’ve allowed 89 goals, including 72 goals at even strength and 17 while shorthanded. On power play opportunities, Chicago has 87 opportunities and a power play rate of 22.99%. Their penalty kill rate is at 83.33% against 102 power play chances, and their save percentage stands at 90.1%.
Spencer Knight is expected to guard the net for the Blackhawks. He has stopped 2,921 out of 3,225 shots, presenting a save percentage of .906. Knight holds a career record of 58-39-14 and has played 115 games with 105 starts across 5,086 minutes. His quality start rate is 52.4%, with 55 quality starts to his name, while his opponents average 2.90 goals scored per game, having conceded a total of 304 goals throughout his career.
Which team will come out on top in tonight’s NHL clash – can the Rangers cover the spread or win outright?
Recommendation: Back New York (-210)
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